Historical Armenia Tour

Duration: 6 hours

Provided by Gregory

Overview

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Meeting point

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Overview of the tour in Yerevan

1 point
Zvartnots Temple or "Celestial Angels Cathedral" is located in the Armavir region, near the city of Etchmiadzin. Built in 640 AD by Catholicos Nerses the Third Builder and was destroyed in the 10th century by a strong earthquake, after which it was found by archaeologists at the beginning of the 20th century. In ancient centuries in the opening ceremony of the three-tier temple was attended by the Byzantine Emperor Constant II.

2 point
Etchmiadzin Cathedral (listed in UNESCO) is one of the oldest Monasteries in the whole world and the center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, where sits the Catholicos of all Armenians. It was built in the 4th century AD by St. Gregory the Illuminator. In Cathedral are kept such significant relics as the Spear of Fate, which is considered one of the authentic in the world, Fragments of Noah's Ark, and much more.

3 point
The Sardarapat memorial complex was built in honor of the great victory of the Armenian people during the Turkish invasion in 1918, which in case of defeat, would threaten the destruction of the Armenian nation. This battle took place during the intervention of Turkey in the Caucasus, May 22-28.

This activity includes:

Sardarapat Memorial
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Zvartnots Cathedral
Comfortable transport
Guide service
Bottled water
Free Wi-Fi
Transportation expenses

Meeting point

The excursion starts at 11:00 near Marriott hotel in the Republic Square.

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On arrival

The excursion starts at 11:00 near the Marriott hotel in Republic Square.

Things to note

1. The tour starts (at 11:00) and ends near the Marriott Hotel on Republic Square.
2. Dear guests, please note that this is a group tour and in a case of a missing group, the tour will be rescheduled for another day, or the program will be shortened or completely canceled.
3. The minimum bookable period is 7 days.
4. The tour goes only in English and Russian languages.
5. Please note that the group tour has its own fixed start time, sightseeing research time, and general program (but we will try to be as flexible as possible for your requests).
6. The tour will make my employee (driver-guide) by the second comfortable minivan.